Human Resources Business Partner

Donna Johnson

Palm City, FL ***** • 772-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/dljohnson3

Human Resources Business Partner

Strategic and people-centric HR leader with 30+ years of experience aligning HR operations with business imperatives. Adept at building trusted partnerships with senior leaders, guiding organizational change, and driving workforce strategies that improve engagement, retention, and performance. Skilled in employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, and leadership development across distributed and evolving environments.

Core Competencies

Strategic HR Partnership & Organizational Alignment

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Employee Engagement & DE&I Initiatives

Leadership Development & Coaching

HRIS: Ceridian Dayforce, ADP

Data Reporting & People Metrics (Microsoft Excel)

Policy Communication & Documentation

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Remote Team Support & Multi-State HR Operations

Benefits & Leave Administration

Professional Experience

USA Today/Gannett — Remote & Stuart, FL (1994-2025)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner 2021–2025

Partnered with multi-state business units to deliver strategic HR solutions aligned with departmental goals and company initiatives.

Guided leadership on employee relations, performance alignment, and team development during organizational transitions.

Spearheaded engagement programs and training initiatives, supporting DE&I goals and cultivating high-performing, inclusive cultures.

Ensured HR data integrity using Ceridian Dayforce; provided actionable insights to support decision-making.

Human Resources Manager 2015–2021

Directed talent acquisition and onboarding strategies to meet regional staffing needs.

Collaborated with hiring managers on recruitment planning and role scoping, improving pipeline quality and hiring efficiency.

Managed benefits, payroll, and compliance processes, resolving claims through external vendor coordination.

Represented organization at recruiting events and developed strong community-based talent networks.

Human Resources Assistant 1995–2015

Supported recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation processes across teams and locations.

Administered payroll via ADP and facilitated employee engagement and retention efforts.

Customer Service Representative 1994–1995

Provided frontline support for print subscribers, cultivating communication skills in a fast-paced, customer-facing role.

️ Military Experience

United States Army National Guard — New Haven, CT

Second Lieutenant, 142nd Medical Company

Led a 30-member medical specialist team during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

Managed deployment coordination, logistics, and personnel development in a high-stakes operational environment.

Honored with U.S. Army Commendation Award and Outstanding Cadet recognition for leadership and resilience.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communications

Southern Connecticut State University

Recipient of Colonel Quirk Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Certifications

Adult Mental Health First Aid USA — National Council for Mental Wellbeing

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